Land Sales Bulletin

Midwest Farmland: Rising Values Amid Credit Challenges

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthDecember 8, 2025

Midwest farmland for our reporting states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin continues to prove its resilience, with values climbing 3% over the past year. Yet, beneath the optimism lies a tightening credit environment that could reshape the landscape for buyers and investors. While some states are seeing stronger gains than others, the overall trend underscores farmland’s enduring role as a cornerstone of Midwest wealth and investment. Read more from American Farmland Owner – Land Values Report Shows Increase for Key Midwest States

American Farmland Owner - Land Values Report Shows Increase for Key Midwest States

A Cherished Christmas Tree Tradition

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthDecember 1, 2025

This holiday season, consider starting a cherished family tradition by visiting local tree farms to cut down your Christmas tree. The experience not only fosters family bonding and fun but also supports local economies in our Midwest. Engaging in activities at these farms promotes community spirit and offers a special way to celebrate the season! Click the image below and check out our Midwest Christmas Tree Farm Resource for links to tree farms across our 10 Midwest states, and discover the joys of fresh pine and family fun!

Midwest Christmas Tree Farms

Midwest Farmland Values Moved Up Modestly in the Third Quarter

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthNovember 14, 2025

“According to the most recent AgLetter, Seventh District farmland values in the third quarter of 2025 were 3% higher than a year ago.” Read more on the land values for our Midwest reporting states Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin: Midwest Farmland Values Moved Up Modestly in the Third Quarter – Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Download their full report: Ag Letter No 2010 November 2025 Full Publication

Compeer Financial – Land Sales Highlights October 2025

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthOctober 24, 2025

Compeer Financial‘s latest Land Sales Highlights shares 3 land sales helping to tell the story of today’s ag economy from our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Make sure to learn more on each land sales in the links below.

Minnesota – Goodhue County
https://ow.ly/G1PP50WYNkU

Illinois – Tazewell County
https://ow.ly/7UOo50WYNkY

Wisconsin – Crawford County
https://ow.ly/a83B50WYNkW

Compeer Financial - Land Sales Highlights October 2025

Hertz October 2025 Farmland Market Update

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthOctober 14, 2025

Hertz Farm Management latest farmland market update with Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services, shares timely updates on our Midwest farmland. Learn about the driving factors influencing the market and farmland values. Key sales from our Midwest reporting states of Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota are highlighted. Tune in here for all the details – https://bit.ly/3KRMLS4

Compeer Financial: Land Sales Highlights September 2025

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthSeptember 19, 2025

Compeer Financial‘s latest Land Sales Highlights shares 3 land sales helping to tell the story of today’s ag economy from our Midwest reporting states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Make sure to learn more on each land sales in the links below.

Illinois – Brown County
https://ow.ly/G1PP50WYNkU

Illinois – Ogle County
https://ow.ly/7UOo50WYNkY

Wisconsin – Lafayette County
https://ow.ly/a83B50WYNkW

Illinois Farmland Values Softening

accountMktgLSB | calendar-monthSeptember 2, 2025

Our Midwest reporting state of Illinois “farmland values softened during the first half of 2025.” The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA) survey also shares “farmland values to remain steady or decline modestly through the end of the year.” Learn more: FarmWeek Now: survey IL farmland values softening

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